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Yes it does matter it needs to be enough to allow the circuit to work, but not too much so it can prevent the circuit from over Amping, fuses are for the safety of lives, and the protection of the equipment
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe best advice anyone should give you is to check the User Guide for the fridge or, if you don't have one, read the fridge's rating plate.
If this a 230 Volt standard UK fused plug on a normal under-the-counter sized fridge then a 5 Amp fuse should be ok, but don't take this as the right answer because, if it is a big wide and tall fridge (which is also a "normal" size) then it may require a 13 Amp fuse.
Normally you would just need to replace a fuse with the same size of fuse as the one which was delivered with the fridge when it was new, so an electrical engineer cannot help having to ask two more questions:
- Why can't you see what size of fuse you need just by looking at the fuse that you are wanting to replace?
- It is possible someone swapped the original 5 Amp fuse for a 3 Amp fuse, and the 3 Amp fuse - not unreasonably - keeps blowing...
- If the fuse which has blown is the right size, as specified in the User Guide or the rating plate, shouldn't you be asking why it has blown?
- The age of the fridge is not given in this question so it's worth saying that a fuse should not normally blow unless it was too small a size.
- If the fuse was the right size and keeps blowing, then something inside the fridge, such as the the compressor motor, is taking too much current and needs to be replaced before it either expires with a flash of smoke or starts burning...
- In that case the right thing to do is to call a licensed HVAC engineer to check the fridge for you and recommend what to do.
If the fridge is still within its warranty period or is not more than, say, 5 years old, it may be worth fixing. Over that age it is not usually worth the cost of repair because so many other parts inside the fridge may also start to go wrong. Then, if you have to pay to get them repaired too, it would have been wiser, when the first item went wrong, just to have bought a new fridge with a new period of warranty...
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What cause circuit breaker to trip when refrigerator plug in?
If you can plug the fridge into another outlet and it comes on, then the issue is either a bad outlet connection or the circut breaker may be going out and needs replacement. Try the fridge on another outlet 1st. If it trips that one too then there is a short in your fridge.
What is the rating of the fuse which is most commonly fitted to three pin plugs?
Answer for UK, Europe and countries running a 50 Hz supply service.The easiest way to check is to remove the plug from the wall socket, and open it. The rating will be written on the fuse and is given in Amps. Sometimes devices come with a molded plug top (no screws, can't be opened), however there will be a slot on the underside of the plug which allows you to take the fuse out.The Amp rating of a fuse in a plug is an electrical safety standard.When a fuse burns out (blows) it is usually due to an electrical fault in the device, which should be fixed before replacing the fuse.You should never replace a blown fuse with a fuse of a different Amp rating, either higher or lower.In the UK and Ireland, plug tops should always come with a fuse with a rating that suits the appliance it is attached to.Generally these ratings will be either3 amps - for small things like lamps5 amps - Also for small things.10amps - no example13amps for bigger things like the Vacuum cleaner.13 amps is the highest rating a 3 pin plug should have.As always, if in doubt, contact a registered electrician.
Why is there a fuse in a plug?
All UK-style 13-A plugs are fitted with a fuse for the purpose of overcurrent protection. The fuse rating must be appropriate for the load supplied by the plug, up to a maximum of 13 A.
Does this just plug in an outlet?
You can plug the air conditioner into any outlet in your home, however you should get an outlet strip to protect against power surges. Yes, this HDTV plugs into a normal electrical outlet or power strip.
Will a 16A 250v plug work with a 13A 240 v travel adaptor?
Yes provided the adaptor, or the plug that is plugged in, has a 13A fuse.
What fuse should be fitted to a 4A plug?
A 4-amp fuse.
How do you reset a Mercedes computer?
With normal battery voltage, pull the fuse to it, wait 10 seconds, then plug the fuse back in. The computer, with normal voltage, will "re-boot" properly.
How much time it will take to replace a fuse?
Generally speaking the longest part of replacing a fuse is going to the store to buy a new one.In household appliances the only fuse a user should be replacing is the one in the plug top, and this should take at most 5 minutes.Remove the plug from the wall, unscrew the center screw from the plug top and open the plug.The fuse will be clearly visible. Use a screwdriver or something small to pop out the broken fuse. Replace with a fuse of the same rating. Replace the plug cover reinsert screw and your done.It should be noted that a blown/ broken fuse is usually (but not always) indicative of a problem in your device (sometimes fuses blow for no apparent reason). If this new fuse blows within a relatively short period of time it should be taken as confirmation of a problem with the normal working of the device and an electrician should be contacted.
How does a fuse power a electrical plug?
A fuse doesn't 'power' an electrical plug. A fuse protects the load supplied by that plug.
Why does a plug need fuse?
A fuse is fitted to a plug as a safety feature.
Where is the fuse for aux plug in?
The auxiliary plug fuse can be found in the fuse box. The location of the fuse can be found on the inside cover of the fuse box.
How does the fuse work in a plug?
The fuse in a plug is designed to blow and cut off the current in a circuit before the rest of the wiring and components are damaged or burnt-out should a short-circuit occur.
Are 'fuse box fuses' the same as 'plug fuses'?
No, fuse box fuses are of the screw in type. Plug in fuses are of a cartridge style that plug into the fuse holder which supports the fuse on either end of the cartridge.
In the UK can you put a 5 amp fuse in a 3 amp plug?
In the UK, you cannot put a 5 amp fuse in a 3 amp plug. The general rule of thumb is that you should use like for like.
Why does a plug need fuse in it?
The fuse is a safety feature.
Is there a fuse under the spark plug?
no theirs no fuse
How long should you wait to plug in new refrigerator after it has been laid on its side?
If you have bought a new refrigerator you can plug it in, set the temperature control to "normal" and switch it on as soon as you have unpacked it from its box or shipping materials! Before putting-in any food you should wait a few hours until the fridge has reached its normal working temperature. It should just stay cool at around a couple of degrees or so above the freezing point of water.As the thermostat switches off and on to control the system, the temperature will vary but the fridge should never freeze any of its contents. (Only deep-freeze appliances should do that.)
